Age, Lifestyle, and Self-Perceptions of Hair: Is There an Association with Hair Diameter and Tensile Properties?

    August 2019 in “ International Journal of Cosmetic Science ”
    L. Duvel, A. Herbal, Lisa Daniels … Greg G. Hillebrand
    Studysummary This study observed that the biophysical properties of hair in Caucasian females with brown hair significantly change with age, and smoking or being overweight was linked to smaller hair cross-sectional areas.
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